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From: hyc@hanauma.jpl.nasa.gov (Howard Chu)
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Subject: 68000 socket adapter
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Date: 30 Jun 91 01:33:22 GMT
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Howdy - could someone please remind me where to get an adapter for fitting
a standard DIP 68000 into the socket in an STe? (Not a Mega STe, if it matters.)

Also, a while ago, someone mentioned seeing a board for sale that adapted a
68020+FPU to run in a 68000 socket. I contacted the company, and found that
they make accelerators for Amigas. The 68020 product uses a 12MHz 020 running
off the standard system clock (e.g., 8MHz in ST) and an FPU running as fast as
you want, up to 50MHz. 

I didn't get a price on this item... However, they sell other models of
accelerators - I've ordered a 25MHz 68030 for $600, to test in my STe.
It would be great if I could run it at 16 or 32MHz, but I guess I'm just
going to see if it runs at 8 first. Should be interesting.
-- 
  -- Howard Chu @ Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
	Disclaimer: How would I know, I just got here!